Spectacular service! Despite being extremely busy, our waitress was so warm and friendly and made us feel welcome and right at home. I ordered the chorizo quesadilla, which was recommended to us. It was delicious. We sat outside on their nice patio, and there is a good reason it was voted best breakfast in Lake Tahoe. It has the winning trifecta: good food, great service and a nice rustic atmosphere. read more

The Getaway Cafe - Chorizo quesadilla - American Near Me - Meyers, California

I had a very upsetting experience here. Staff asked me for "papers" for my service dog, which is illegal under ADA law. I was treated differently and felt discriminated against because of my service animal. This is not just poor service -- it is a violation of federal law. Businesses should be properly trained on basic service animal rights, especially in a tourist area. I would not recommend this place to anyone, especially those with service animals. read more

The Getaway Cafe - American Near Me - Meyers, California

The food and service is incredible I love everything here The food is so good, if I lived closer I would come here every week! The owner and staff are amazing, friendly, talkative, and welcoming. I highly recommend read more

We have been eaten here for years and all of the food, the service, the family feel... Never had a bad meal or experience. Next best thing to eating at home. Ok, maybe better than when I cook too :-) read more

What a lovely place to stop for breakfast on your way out of South Shore (not to suggest an "in bound lunch" wouldn't be equally delightful). There was indoor dining but we chose outdoor. Diane, the owner, seemed to place real importance on greeting all of her guests. She was very helpful when it came to suggesting items off the extensive menu. She told us they were known for their chorizo, so we made sure to include that in our selections. We had the Chorizo Quesadilla and Huevos Rancheros with Chorizo. Both were excellent. As promised, the chorizo was very flavorful and not overly spicy. Our little guy had the Mickey Mouse pancake meal. The service was very prompt. When it took a little too long to provide a decaf refill (they had to brew a new pot) they insisted on preparing a to-go cup for the road. A marvelous meal served by very sweet people in an awesome setting. What more could you ask for? Thank you, Diane. read more

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As always and again we stopped at our favorite breakfast and lunch spot on our way home from South Lake Tahoe. The Get away Cafe is seriously the best food! It always amazes me. I tried the veggie burger on grilled sour dough crusted with Parmesan. The veggie burger was delightful loaded with avocado sprouts tomatoes lettuce and pickles with crispy fries. From the first bite I was in heaven. So delicious! My husband had the traditional eggs Benedict with hash browns. And it was clean plate club for him. Such a treat and always great service and conversation with the team. Thanks Brittany for taking care of us and talking to us about your trip to Peru ! We will be back soon. Sonia and John. Novato California read more

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Stopped in here before heading home after an overnight trip to South Lake Tahoe. Reviews were great and it was near our air BNB. It's on the smaller side but we got seated right away. Service was absolutely amazing. The owner stopped by to make recommendations and just check in on us, you rarely get service like that anymore. We even saw her dropping off food to some tables. They have a great looking menu, choosing my meal was hard! I ended up going with the hangover helper since the server said they make their own chorizo and it's very popular. Great recommendation! Chorizo had some heat, perfect amount for me. My husband had the country fried steak and he liked it, he loved that they serve the gravy on the side because he doesn't like his food drowning in gravy (I'm the exact opposite lol). I would definitely love to go here again when next in the area, there's many more things on the menu I want to try! read more

This place is amazing! The vibe is so amazing, the owner got this right!! The waitress was amazing with superb customer service. The food was so delicious!! Get the chorizo burrito or the avocado toast! Yummy!!! Everything our party of 6 ordered was amazing! The customer service is top notch!! I'll be coming here over and over again every time I come to Tahoe! We ate all our food before we could take any pictures, it was that good! You won't have to wait for your food too long to come out either. It's definitely worth the wait to get a seat! You WILL NOT REGRET IT!! read more

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This place is an absolute must. It's our tradition each time we visit, to hit this place at least once. It's worth the drive outside of Tahoe, if that's where you're vacationing. The service is exceptional. Everyone- including the bussers, were refilling coffee, checking in, etc. The owner is so sweet. She walks around, seats people, serves food, and it's overall just warm and welcoming. She chats with everyone and she really makes you feel like you're eating at her house. I've tried their savory things like Chorizo (one of their specialities) and sweet stuff like pancakes. Everything they make is delish! read more

Very friendly folks and great food. Usually a long waiting line the chili is wonderful.

This place is a must eat in Meyers or South Lake Tahoe! The customer service was amazing. They were quite busy and the hustle and customer service made it unnoticeable. Every staff member walking back asked if I needed anything. The dog friendly patio was a big plus. The food was over the top good!! I got a turkey sandwich with their special cranberry sauce and avocado and the most amazing fries. Those fries are worth a drive from Sacramento. All and all I have been to the area often and have yet to find decent food but this is it! It's not just okay, it's amazing read more

The Getaway Cafe - The best club sandwich and amazing fries - American Near Me - Meyers, California

A place that comes recommended by locals is a gem worth exploring and this breakfast cafe did not disappoint! Be ready for a wait since there is limited seating inside (no outdoor seating in the winter) but that shows how popular it is too. For 3 on a Tuesday around 11:30 we waited 40ish minutes and they do not take reservations. Our waitress was wonderful and gave us insights on our menu questions. The owner was even walking around helping and giving smiling hellos to everyone. The loaded Bloody Mary was good but pretty peppery; and I got the vegan tacos+egg for a delicious vegetarian meal I got to enjoy a second time of leftovers from the large portion read more

The Getaway Cafe - American Near Me - Meyers, California

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It's our new Go-to stop. A must!! Best breakfast/brunch/lunch in town. Below are photos of our deliciousness. read more

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Extremely cozy and friendly spot for breakfast & lunch. They have limited seating and it's very popular. Food comes out fast from the kitchen and it's delicious. They have a kids menu as well as breakfast items and burgers. Come before you get hungry! read more

The Getaway Cafe - Kids pancakes - American Near Me - Meyers, California

This place undisputably has the best breakfast in town. The specials are always great as well as an awesome Bloody Mary with pork and pickle. We ALWAYS make sure we stop in at least once on every Tahoe visit. Today I had the house special eggs Benedict over sliced turkey, spinach, tomatoes topped with homemade hollandaise. Also had the best hash browns ever with grilled onions sautéed with Cajun spices! What the Fork! Love this place. Owner always there and very friendly. Service is outstanding. The same servers every time we visited the past 8 years. read more

Really good food and attentive staff. Appreciate the extra bread by accident too. Lol read more

The Getaway Cafe - Make your own omelete - American Near Me - Meyers, California

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This place is amazing! If you have a wait it is worth it. Totally awesome! Food is excellent and so is the service.

I can see what the fuss is about. The food is excellent. Got an order of coconut French toast it was the second best breakfast I ever had. Thankfully there's a half order of it and I'm glad I got that instead of the full order which is 3 vs 6 slices. The plate is filling and price is much more reasonable. There is only one vegan dish, the spicy tacos (besides plain oatmeal), and it was just so so. I'd say somewhat jacking in flavor. Definitely not authentic Mexican. It'd be nice if they expanded their plant based options. Home fries were the best I've ever had. Crunchy crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. The hot chocolate was made with a powder that wasn't thoroughly incorporated so it became gritty at the bottom. Flavor of that itself was mild. The sweet whipped cream definitely h Service was ok. The hostess saw us more than our server. We only saw our server to take our order and it took her awhile to bring us the bill. read more

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Great food Great service! came here during our tahoe trip and the staff was super friendly, gave us recommendations on places to visit and hike and the food was delicious as well. We got the waffles and also tried their chorizo burrito read more

If I could i would double the stars for this place !!! First the restaurant is so cute and clean. The atmosphere is so family oriented and the staff are exceptional. The owner and hostess made us feel right at home. We ordered the classic eggs Benedict with home fries. It was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS we also enjoyed the spicy Bloody Marys very delicious. If you want a great meal and fantastic staff this is the place !!! read more

The food is absolutely delicious! Best breakfast we've EVER had in the Tahoe area! I had the coconut French toast...absolutely amazing! Husband had the chorizo chilaquiles and he ate every bite! All of the serving staff cohesively work together seamlessly. Bailey was our server, she was friendly and easygoing. Carmen jumped in to assist and she was very welcoming. The bus boy even took our payment so we didn't have to wait. It really is a team environment. We met the owner, Diane and she was also very welcoming. I love that when she called my name from the wait list she greeted me as if she's known me forever! This will now be a must have every time we come to Tahoe! Thank you Diane and your lovely staff! Can't wait to see you again!! read more

The Getaway Cafe - Coconut French toast...hands down the best French toast I've ever had! - American Near Me - Meyers, California

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Amazing! First...greeted by the owner herself-she was so nice! Wait time was less than 10 min..beautiful setting with huge umbrellas on patio for shade at the outdoor seating...waitresses were also so nice... Now let's talk food-oh my gosh! One daughter got chocolate chip pancakes -she loved them (and huge portion)...other daughter got the maple bacon French toast...6 huge slices and she loved hers as well...both girls took most in a to go to have for another meal. I had basic eggs bacon hash browns and English muffin and it was perfect. We will definitely be back! read more

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Our family loves trying new places every time we visit but this is one we will definitely have to return to !!! Every single dish was incredibly delicious, staff was all very friendly and helpful. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner who was very attentive and super sweet read more

The Getaway Cafe - Kids pancake - American Near Me - Meyers, California

Best French toast I've ever eaten!! Coconut and banana are two of my favorites. Definitely share worthy for smaller eaters, I'm 6'1" and 260# and I left a few bites untouched but also I didn't eat for the rest of the day... I had an early dinner. My girl had eggs beny and loved every bite. Indoor and outdoor seating is weather dependent. Not sure if pet friendly. Service was awesome and prompt once seated, we had to wait 20-30min b/c it was popular!! We hit this place in the offseason too cool little off the path food place that locals absolutely love. Definitely coming back. read more

Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Amazing food. Lovely lil cozy restaurant. I would definitely come back here in the future. read more

the best gourmet specials unique and always perfectly executed!!! today was my flavor profile favorite cranberry orange french toast!!!! last week was california benedict turkey,avocado,spinach yummmm always the best hash browns adore the staff cozy warm inside worth the wait always!!! only 12 tables seating for 40 come early or wait in your car for them to call you after you put your name on the list inside no space to wait inside during wet weather just send in one person to get on the list and socialize in the car!!! well worth any wait!!! read more

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Ate here while staying in Tahoe and so glad I did! The breakfast was awesome and the service was fantastic! This is a small diner with only like 13 tables or so but the food is just simply delicious! The coffee was good and overall has to be one of the best breakfast meals I've eaten! I will surely go back! If you are in the area this is a must try! Over 1000 yelps and almost 5 stars! Over 1000 people and myself are right! This is a must visit! read more

The Getaway Cafe - Coconut French Toast! Yummy - American Near Me - Meyers, California

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Always amazing. I have lived in South Lake Tahoe since 2018. I love coming here. The staff and owner are always welcoming. The food always hits just right it's a much stop for hungry travelers. read more

We were in the area and decided to stop again at The Getaway Cafe. It was OK, but it didn't live up to our earlier experience. Part of it could be the choices that we made, but here are the few things we noticed: - I ordered the Hangover Helper. If you get this, be prepared because it's a ton of chorizo...way more than I anticipated...and it makes the dish a bit greasy. The amount of tomatoes, onions and peppers seemed pretty minor compared to the potatoes and chorizo. - I also got a biscuit. It was OK but definitely had been overworked because it was tough on the bottom and sides. - My wife ordered the Veggie Benedict and asked for the eggs poached medium. The dish came out and the eggs were not even fully cooked so she actually had to send it back to get redone, which they readily did. - The prices seem way higher than last time we were there, but the portion sizes are also huge. - Coffee was added to our bill even though we didn't have any...the server fixed it after I brought it to her attention though. Bottom line: Our memory of this place didn't quite live up to a second visit...oh well! read more

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Absolutely wonderful spot just outside of the city. Our server, Britney, was such a charm, but we had short conversations with the other servers as well and everyone was amazing! The comfort food definitely hits the spot on a cold day! Would definitely recommend everyone to grab breakfast/lunch here, but don't come too late! They're really busy since the food is great and the vibes are amazing! read more

Loved this place!! Cute small cabin vibe and very friendly! We ordered the coconut French toast with bananas and they were so good! I had the pancakes that were just ok taste wise. I also had bacon and eggs that were perfect! So our coffee's were good and flavorful so glad we are here! I'm pretty sure we will rerun. I would like to try other options on the menu. read more

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Cozy little cafe perfect to stop by for brunch/lunch in the way to Tahoe! Staff was friendly and accommodating , cafe a bit small but love the vibe and decor !!Everything we order was enjoyed, reasonable pricing with large portion ! Will definetly stop by next time in Tahoe because the sandwich/fries along with the benedict looks so good read more

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There aren't many diners around where the owner of the place is working side by side with the staff to greet customers, bus and clean tables, and even hold an occasional baby so the single mom in the corner could enjoy her breakfast in peace. That's why Diane has been in business almost 20 years this coming May. Add the fact the food was amazing with rave reviews by all at my table of 6 from the chorizo breakfast, to the special banana foster French toast, or the blueberry lemon compote pancakes, this cafe hit all the right buttons for the weekend getaway. It was so good, we went back the next day. If you're ever in the area, don't skip out on this gem. We'll be back for sure. read more

Cute little restaurant. The owner and staff were very nice and attentive to everyone that was dining. They watched and noticed when someone could possibly be in need of anything, they were at the table asking if they could be of service. My husband ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs with sour dough toast and an orange juice... he said it was really good and finished every bit of it. I ordered the "Popeye" omelette (spinach & mushroom with cheddar) with a French toast and a "Pig & Pickle" Bloody ...the omelette didn't look special or fancy but it was perfectly created, the way they seasoned it made the flavors of each ingredient blend nicely together... the Bloody Mary was a meal in itself... perfectly mixed with a good zest and a bite of spiciness. read more

The Getaway Cafe - Popeye 7 oz Chicken Fried Steak with Sausage Gravy - American Near Me - Meyers, California

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Owner of the restaurant greeted us as soon as we sat down, went over their vegetarian and vegan options. Helped with getting a candle on their delicious cinnamon bun pancakes for a birthday. Please don't hesitate come here, food and service is amazing. read more

The Getaway Cafe - American Near Me - Meyers, California

Awesome place! You cannot beat their breakfast. The staff were friendly and service great! Highly recommend!

Great place to eat! Everyone there was super sweet. The owner was very nice, and the staff was as well! I got the banana pancakes, and they were amazing. They were very accommodating regarding my nut allergy and confirmed with me multiple times that the nuts were removed, which was very reassuring. My husband got the eggs Benedict and loved it. Overall, a great experience and highly recommend! read more

The Getaway Cafe - American Near Me - Meyers, California

Amazing menu options. Delicious food made from scratch. Great location. One of my best breakfast experiences. Local people made for a cozy and personal atmosphere. read more

Definitely my favorite breakfast yet at Lake Tahoe if you're ok being off the lake and yet somewhat close. It's cozy and has fantastic character and the food and portions are delicious. The staff is friendly and the food is oh so good. I will be back here many more times. I loved sitting by the fireplace while it lightly rained outside. This place lives up to all the other recommendations and reviews. read more

Went here for breakfast and it was delicious. A small locally owned restaurant that is worth the wait! I got the Sweet n' Sour French Toast plus the Banana Pancake. Hubby got the Chorizo Quesadilla. Owner and staff are very friendly and the service was fast. It's also very conveniently located. I highly recommend and will be coming back. read more